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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Dover to Cherbourg

Composite routes from Dover to Cherbourg

Cheapest
5 h 43 min
Car
542 km.
from $29
Other
8 h 17 min
264 km.
from $434.58
14 h 20 min
Bus, Ferry
264 km.
from $312.91
10 h 44 min
Train, Ferry
264 km.
from $452.90
14 h 8 min
264 km.
Select a ticket
7 h 39 min
Train, Plane
265 km.
from $259.86
7 h 22 min
Train, Plane
265 km.
from $318.10

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Calais to Lille
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Caen
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.71–$51.90

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Dover - Ferry to Calais
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.92–$20.25
Bus from Calais to Lille
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$15.19–$22.78
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Caen
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$32.91–$46.83

Train operators

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Cherbourg
Ave. Duration:
3h 12m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$75.95–$164.55
Bus from Caen to Cherbourg
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
4 times a week

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$120.25–$240.50

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$20.25–$43.04

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Canterbury to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 16m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$24.05–$34.18
Bus from London Victoria to Poole
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.38–$43.04

South Western Railway

Phone:
0345 6000 650
Website:
southwesternrailway.com/
Train from London Waterloo to Poole
Ave. Duration:
2h 9m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.62–$164.55

Southeastern

Phone:
+44 345 322 7021
Website:
southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Dover Priory to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$59.49–$88.60
Train from Dover Priory to Stratford
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$54.43–$82.28

TER BreizhGo

Phone:
+33 2 97 54 80 00
Website:
mobibreizh.bzh/
Train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Cherbourg
Ave. Duration:
3h 19m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

Other operators

Brittany Ferries

Phone:
+353 21 427 7801
Email:
reservations@brittanyferries.ie
Website:
brittanyferries.ie/
Other from Poole to Port
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$32.91–$468.34

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Email:
info@irishferries.com
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Port of Dover to Calais
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$43.04–$51.90

Condor Ferries

Phone:
+44 3456091024
Email:
contactcentre@condorferries.co.uk
Website:
condorferries.co.uk/
Other from Guernsey St Peter Port to Port
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$41.77–$51.90

Airlines

Aurigny

Website:
aurigny.com/
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Guernsey
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.58–$253.16
Plane from London City Airport to Guernsey
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$164.55–$354.42

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Dover to Cherbourg?

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Cherbourg is to bus and ferry which costs $76.09 - $478.26 and takes 14h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dover to Cherbourg?

The fastest way to get from Dover to Cherbourg is to car ferry and drive which takes 6h 5m and costs $108.70 - $163.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Cherbourg?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Dover - Ferry and arriving at Cherbourg via Calais, Lille - Europe Train Station and Caen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Cherbourg?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Cherbourg via London St Pancras Intl, Magenta and Paris Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.

How far is it from Dover to Cherbourg?

The distance between Dover and Cherbourg is 946 km.

How do I travel from Dover to Cherbourg without a car?

The best way to get from Dover to Cherbourg without a car is to train which takes 8h 17m and costs $217.39 - $423.91 .

How long does it take to get from Dover to Cherbourg?

It takes approximately 8h 17m to get from Dover to Cherbourg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Cherbourg bus from?

Dover to Cherbourg bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Dover - Ferry station.

Where do I catch the Dover to Cherbourg train from?

Dover to Cherbourg train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Train or bus from Dover to Cherbourg?

The best way to get from Dover to Cherbourg is to train which takes 8h 17m and costs $217.39 - $423.91 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 8m.

Where does the Dover to Cherbourg bus arrive?

Dover to Cherbourg bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Calais - Port station.

Where does the Dover to Cherbourg train arrive?

Dover to Cherbourg train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

How do I get a train ticket from Dover to Cherbourg?

Book your Dover to Cherbourg train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cherbourg?

There are 519+ hotels available in Cherbourg. Prices start at $33.58 per night.
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